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Additions to His toric residentiAl Buildin gs

Mass and Scale
This section addresses the mass and scale of additions relative
to the existing historic structure. The mass and scale of additions
should minimize visual impacts to and remain visually subordinate
to the original structure.

5.7 Design an addition to respect the mass and scale of
the original historic structure.
Design an addition to appear
a. Design the massing to appear subordinate to the historic
subordinate to the historic building.
building.
b. Scale a rooftop addition to ensure the historic structure
remains visually prominent.
c. Consider using a lower-scale connecting element to
separate an addition from the historic structure.
d. Match the foundation and floor heights of an addition to
those of the historic building.

Consider using a lower-scale
connecting element to separate an
addition from the historic structure.

Scale a rooftop addition to ensure
the historic structure remains
visually prominent. This addition
overwhelms the original building.

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